The League of Women Voters is hosting events across the country reflecting on the passage of the Voting Rights Act. 

Signed into law August 8th, 1965 the Voting Rights Act granted people of color the right to vote outlawing racial discrimination in voting and establishing procedures to protect equal access to the vote. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters.

Listen to the full interview here.